Effective Date:   October 1, 2023

The University of West Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This is a full-time position. The selected candidate will be responsible for the operation of all facets of a successful Division II Men’s Soccer program. Duties include, but are not limited to: effective teaching, coaching and student-athlete development; recruiting, retaining, and graduating student-athletes; timely planning of and working within a balanced budget; scheduling and conducting practices and competitions; planning game schedules in compliance with the NCAA Division II procedures; staff supervision; community engagement activities; alumni engagement; and fundraising initiatives. The position will interact with various constituency groups, both internal and external to the University.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree Required in physical education or related field.
2. Proven recruiting experience
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability and desire to motivate student-athletes to succeed academically.
5. Teach VA213.
6. Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, coaching staff, students, and alumni.
7. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Effective Date:   October 1, 2023

The University of West Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This is a full-time position. The selected candidate will be responsible for the operation of all facets of a successful Division II Men’s Soccer program. Duties include, but are not limited to: effective teaching, coaching and student-athlete development; recruiting, retaining, and graduating student-athletes; timely planning of and working within a balanced budget; scheduling and conducting practices and competitions; planning game schedules in compliance with the NCAA Division II procedures; staff supervision; community engagement activities; alumni engagement; and fundraising initiatives. The position will interact with various constituency groups, both internal and external to the University.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree Required in physical education or related field.
2. Proven recruiting experience
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability and desire to motivate student-athletes to succeed academically.
5. Teach VA213.
6. Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, coaching staff, students, and alumni.
7. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Desired:

1. Master’s Degree or other advanced education.
2. College coaching and recruiting experience.
3. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Application Deadline:  Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

To Apply:

Send materials listed below to:

Kent Partridge

Director of Athletics

The University of West Alabama

Station 5

Livingston, AL 35470

kpartridge@uwa.edu

1. Letter of Application.
2. Resume/vita, documenting related work experience.
3. Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.
4. Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.

AA/EO Employer.

Minority applications are encouraged.

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